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Jamaica Ash & Rubble Removal Fire in Westbury Raises Questions About Air Quality Safety
On Wed. May 5, a six-alarm fire broke out around 8:48 p.m. on Covert Lane in Westbury. The day-long blaze took place at Jamaica Ash & Rubble Removal, a waste and environmental management site. Located in a 55,000-square foot building, Jamaica Ash is home to one of New York’s largest …
Long Island Drag Queen Naomi, the Crown Jewel of the Hamptons Has Overcome Hardship and Has a Vital Message For LGBTQ+ Youth
We can all agree that Long Island is no San Francisco when it comes to celebrating Pride. But local queer activists and residents have been …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Unexplainable Strange Coincidence and Weird Occurrences
Ever have something random or unexplained happen to you that feels seemingly more meaningful than just a ‘coincidence’? Do you see reoccurring numbers, repeated patterns, …
Long Island 2021 Pride Month Events to Check Out Both Virtual and in-Person
Pride month is officially underway, and so is the growing list of pride events on Long Island. Though the festivities of last year’s pride month …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Why Cancel “Cancel Culture?”
Cancel Culture is something we are hearing more of every day. Some celebrity or public figure gets exposed and is put on blast by the …
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Long Island Drag Queen Naomi, the Crown Jewel of the Hamptons Has Overcome Hardship and Has a Vital Message For LGBTQ+ Youth
We can all agree that Long Island is no San Francisco when it comes to celebrating Pride. But local queer activists and residents have been …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Unexplainable Strange Coincidence and Weird Occurrences
Ever have something random or unexplained happen to you that feels seemingly more meaningful than just a ‘coincidence’? Do you see reoccurring numbers, repeated patterns, …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Why Cancel “Cancel Culture?”
Cancel Culture is something we are hearing more of every day. Some celebrity or public figure gets exposed and is put on blast by the …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – The Joneses React to “The Wiz!”
The Wiz, a reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, recreates Dorthy’s story with an all-Black cast set in a dream version of …
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How the Syosset School District Teaches Race In the Classroom
The Syosset Central School District on Long Island has added steps into their curriculum to …
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Long Island Filmmaker Documents Heated Protest-Filled Summer in Documentary “The MVMT”
TRIGGER WARNING! Films were there for 19-year-old Haitian-American Kristopher Dorval during a tough year of his life. A series of movies throughout that year helped …
“We’re Still Here”: Jeremy Dennis Uses Visual Art to Explore Indigenous Identity
Jeremy Dennis was born and raised in the Shinnecock Indian Reservation located in Southampton. The Shinnecock Nation is a community of people who have been …
Fashion
It’s More than just Glitter and Gems – it’s Gen Z’s Gateway to Editorial Makeup (Op-Ed)
More than a year and a half ago, the hit TV series about troubled teens “Euphoria” premiered on HBO. After receiving major success, it’s highly …
Food & Drink
How Black Food Businesses On Long Island Are Doing During the Pandemic
Nestled on the corner of West Merrick Road and Ormonde Boulevard, Pretty Toni’s Cafe would be bustling with customers who are looking for a bit …
Politics
We The People Party Focuses On Diversity, Criminal Justice and Revitalizing Freeport During Mayoral Candidate Forum
The NAACP Freeport – Roosevelt Youth and Young Long Island for Justice held a candidate forum on Feb. 19th and Feb 20th. The forum was …
The People’s Campaign For Parole Justice Targets the Long Island Five to Help End Mass Incarceration and Promote Racial Justice
Two social justice groups came together on Thursday evening to call attention to New York’s prison and parole system and call on the Democratic state …
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